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Durango, Colorado

city · La Plata County

At a glance

19,411
Population
$668,400
Median home value (all homes)
120% above U.S. median
$765,585
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,636/mo
Median rent
21% above U.S. median
$78,602
Median household income
0% above U.S. median
14.3 min
Average commute
92.6%
Homes with broadband
49.86%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 133 — 33% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing138% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities27% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost50% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Fort Lewis College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college38 mi
Nearest technical college99 mi
High school graduates98%
College graduates60.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Durango Business Development
The City of Durango's Economic Opportunity department administers grants and incentives to help grow and retain local businesses and property improvements in Durango.
county La Plata County Economic Development
The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is a public/private partnership driving economic development in La Plata County, focused on building business capacity, supporting attainable housing for the community workforce, and providing workforce development.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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